Special Education Teacher

FLEX HIGH CLEVELAND Full Time, Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Compensation:
Competitive compensation package starting from $46,000/Year Do you have a passion to work one-on-one with students and help them soar? At Flex High School, you will encourage, challenge, and help students grow in confidence and academics, and graduate high school – no matter their obstacle. Remember the person who made a difference in your life? Now it’s your turn.

The Flex High Advantage Our personalized learning model is what makes Flex High School unique. Our students are at the center of our mission, which means that staff is unified and priorities are set to reach the best outcome for all students.

Come learn more about us at https://flexhigh.org/Cleveland How You Will Make an Impact:

The Special Education Teacher teach in a personalized instructional environment, work with students and/or parents to determine and evaluate the student’s academic plan, manage and provide services according to the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). This position reports to the Principal or designee.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES This list is illustrative only and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of tasks performed by this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Plan, organize and implement daily lessons in accordance with the approved curriculum
• Conduct pre-testing and post-testing using standardized tests for each student
• As a part of a team, write and implement goals as outlined in each student's IEP
• Responsible to manage a student’s behavior
• Demonstrate competency in all subject areas
• Participate in the identification of students with possible disabilities post intervention phase
• Provide direct student instruction
• Provide academic assessments
• Schedule and chair IEP meetings including 30-day review IEP meetings for all students
• Meet special education timeline requirements as specified by education code
• Provide direct services to special education students that are supportive of the general education teacher
• Provide consultation and assistance to general education teachers for planning, making adaptations and accommodations for special education students
• Work with Special Education Program Specialists and school support staff to support student instruction
• Participate in authorized school district trainings, school events, and meetings
• Maintain documentation of communications with students, families, and other services providers.
• Maintain documentation of daily activities.
• Complete reports and forms as required
• Travel to other school sites to render Special Education teaching services
• Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned. These may be changed or modified from time to time.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
• Knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures relevant to the area of employment Knowledge of Special Education Program guidelines
• Excellent reading and writing Skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to meet required Program deadlines
• Ability to work with a diverse student population
• Ability to work in a team environment MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid Ohio Teaching Certification with an endorsement in Special Education
• English Language and Autism Authorizations
• Eligibility to obtain a teaching permit or teaching internship
• Prior experience working with exceptional learners strongly recommended
• Demonstrated initiative and understanding in working with students, parents/guardians, teachers and staff
• Profficient level of skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other Educational…